Thursday, January 27, 2011

What's going on with my body?!

Being pregnant does all sorts of weird things to your body.  Probably because its not just 'your' body anymore, you're sharing it with another human being (weird!), almost like renting it out!  I guess I should consider myself lucky, considering I went over half of my pregnancy without any of the awful symptoms- morning sickness, fatigue, dizziness.  I will tell you what though, the last few months have definitely caught up with me!  My personal biggest gripes are my massive boat-sized feet, never EVER getting enough sleep, swelling of just about everything, and back pain.  Check out these pictures:

They look like they belong to an 800 pound woman

Kevin has made up some wonderful names for my clunkers:  memory foam feet, flotation device feet, and T-Rex feet, just to name a few.

Last night I made another discovery that we got a huge kick out of:

Hahaha! Regardless of the temporary discomfort that pregnancy can cause, there really is nothing better than knowing you are carrying your child and feeling them kick and grow inside your belly.  It has been an honor and a blessing....and now it's time for the little boy to come on out!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

I Now Pronounce You...

Kevin and I woke up on December 18, 2010 to a very dreary, rainy day.  I couldn't help but be bummed that my dream beach wedding probably would not be happening.  At 10 a.m. we decided to set up Bay Presbyterian for me and Kevin's wedding.  I knew it would be beautiful either way, and God had a reason for this.  And looking back now, I don't think either of us would have it any other way.  Thanks to my step-dad and some family friends, the set up was beautiful!  As I got ready throughout the day, I was suprised at the amount of peace and calm I felt with the whole situation- I always felt like I would be one of those brides freaking out at the last minute, screaming and yelling at everyone.  I guess the fact that I was 7 months pregnant with the man I had been with for over 6 years sort of helped, we were ready!!

I was an emotional wreck throughout the whole ceremony!  I hardly made it down the aisle.  I knew the mix of being pregnant and getting very emotional at weddings as it was, would be a recipe for disaster.  I did my best and just tried to keep it together.  Kevin was awesome of course, making me laugh by telling me he thought I looked beautiful and he "liked my eyelashes."  (they were fake)  My brother-in-law, Rev. Matt Loveall performed the ceremony and spoke a little message about how God calls Kevin and myself to leave our families and unite as one (how appropriate)!  His words were great.  My other brother in law, Kyle, read the love passage 1 Corinthians 13 verses 1-13.  My sister-in-law, Stephanie, read one of my most favorite passages from the Bible, Psalm 139 verses 1-18.  Our singer, Todd, sang "In Christ Alone," and "I Will be Here," by Stephen Curtis Chapman.  I couldn't keep it together during that one.

Our reception was held at Cypress Woods Country Club with our closest family and friends.  The whole day was perfect and Kevin and I could not be more grateful for such an amazing celebration!  Thank you to all who were a part in attending, helping, contributing in any way.  We love you all so much and are thankful to have you in our lives!




Our wedding party: (left to right) Meaghan McGee, Emily Loveall, Miranda Christianson, Nicole Berning (MOH), Korey McGee (BM), Kipp McGee and Kenny Hollaway 

 You may now kiss your bride!
We have not gotten our professional pictures back yet, but when we do we will make sure to post more! ;)